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(2008)
Lat den ratte komma in
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Twelve year old Oskar is an outsider; struggling to fit in at school and left alone to fend for himself at home while his mother works nights. One evening he meets the mysterious Eli. As a sweet romance blossoms between them, Oskar learns to overcome his tormentors and discovers Eli’s dark secret and the connections to gruesome events occurring across town. Together they must help Eli be gone and live, or stay and die.
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Let the Right One in review by Shatner's Bassoon
Unique, atmospheric and beautifully tender.
(4) of (4) members found this review helpful.
Based on the book of the same name writer John Ajvide Lindqvist’s film adaptation of his own novel is extremely clever, he removes a lot of the horror, gore and character history and strips the novel down to its core story which is the relationship between the characters of Oskar and Eli. The result is something completely unique, a blend of vampire horror, social drama and coming of age tale which revolves around a beautifully tender and awkward relationship between a socially isolated twelve year old boy and a 200 year old vampire forever trapped in the body of a twelve year old child. Director Tomas Alfredson paces the film perfectly, never overcomplicates the story and captures genuinely outstanding, subtle and vulnerable performances from the films two child lead actors. There are scenes of violence and gore although they are never lingered upon, it just part of the narrative which has to be shown in order to illustrate what Eli is, how Oskar deals with that knowledge and is left to you as the viewer to pass judgement on the events unfolding on screen. Overall, at a time when every film studio and TV broadcaster is jumping on the vampire bandwagon, ‘Let The Right One In’ brings something completely different to the genre and to judge it as just a vampire film does it a huge disservice, this is without doubt one of the best foreign language films of the past decade and one which both fans of the vampire genre and foreign cinema should not miss.
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Let the Right One in review by AM
Sensitive Vampire !
(2) of (3) members found this review helpful.
This film is frightening, it is sensitive. It is dark in tone yet beautifully filmed. It is well acted by the two young leads. Emotionally frightening issues are confronted, but overlaid by a growing love between two young people. The dour emptyness of death is set in a familiar urban environment co-existing with the normality of everyday life. This is a great film which balances conflicting emotions. Above all it's a great horror film.
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Let the Right One in review by Kurtz
Easy on the grue...
(2) of (3) members found this review helpful.
I was so excited about the reviews of this film and so frustrated at its brief life at the cinema (Cheers, Kettering Odeon!) that I bought the novel to tide me over before it appeared on DVD- big mistake; the book is a headstomping, eyeballs out gruefest which would have made Stephen King wince, so when the movie finally re-appeared I approached it with some trepidation. Needn’t have worried though. The gore is reigned in here (though still present in short bursts) and the director focuses instead on the odd, dangerous friendship between the two leads. Brilliantly done with some fantastic shots of snowy Sweden. If you liked this, check out “Frostbiten”-what is it with the Swedes and vampires?
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Let the Right One in review by SH
a proper vampire movie
(0) of (0) members found this review helpful.
Forget all that American stuff - this is a proper vampire movie. It's very scary - all the way through, but just wait for the end.....
It's very atmospheric and the suspense is tangible. One minute they are cute kids playing in the snow - the next ......
Excellent film - make the effort to read the subtitiles
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Let the Right One in review by AB
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(0) of (0) members found this review helpful.
Beautiful horror, brilliant directing. The recent American release (Let Me In) isn't a patch on this film.
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Let the Right One in review by JC
Excellent, nothing gratuitous here
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Excellent film, thank you Sweden, quatre points. Sprinkled with intelligence, absolutely charming piano score accompanying many tender and thoughtful moments, camera work great, brilliantly cast. It reflects on, and deals with youth, aging, death, fear, relationships, parenting, the list is long. (This is a book too remember) Do not be put off by any talk of it being a horror movie, it is not, stay with it, watch it. Very very highly recommended. A film which is hard to fault. Nothing gratuitous here, there are some 'clinical' scenes yes, but this is a proper film. To compare it to another film is difficult, thinking.. Walkabout meets An American Werewolf meets The Concrete Garden.
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Let the Right One in review by Jawbreaker
Unique Twist on Vampire Genre
(1) of (3) members found this review helpful.
Vampires are currently in fashion but this Swedish film brings a new dimension to the legend. Subtle, understated and decidedly haunting, Let the Right One In is one of the best films of the year. The stark, bitterly cold and hostile winter environment is a unique backdrop to proceedings. Both the young leads perform well and Alfredson allows the story to develop without the needed for huge amounts of blood. An excellent commentary track is also included.
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Let the Right One in review by Corinthian
Great spin on a classic subject
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
It is so good to see a modern film (admittedly based on a book so not an original idea) that can bring something completely fresh from an established theme. This film is much more than just a vampire flick though, it explores different emotions and issues and is remarkably touching.
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Rated: 3.9 stars out of 5 from 333 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 03/08/2009 |
| Production Year: | 2008 |
| Run Time: | 110 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Commentary by director Tomas Alfredson and original author John Ajvide Lindqvist
- Deleted scenes
- Trailer
